diff --git a/phpseclib/Net/SSH2.php b/phpseclib/Net/SSH2.php
index ed297884..40066c5b 100644
--- a/phpseclib/Net/SSH2.php
+++ b/phpseclib/Net/SSH2.php
@@ -1103,14 +1103,6 @@ class Net_SSH2
      */
     var $smartMFA = true;
 
-    /**
-     * Extra packets counter
-     *
-     * @var bool
-     * @access private
-     */
-    var $extra_packets;
-
     /**
      * Bytes Transferred Since Last Key Exchange
      *